Tom Campone Real Estate | South Loop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an elderly gentleman entered Tom Campone’s office with a curious package under his arm. ‘I found it in my mailbox,’ he explained, grinning. The realtor peered inside and nearly choked on his coffee—inside were dozens of tiny, handwritten signs reading, “For Sale: One Happy Home”. Tom blinked several times before asking, ‘Are you sure these aren’t someone’s prank?’ The old man shrugged and said, ‘Who knows? But they’re awfully cute.’ A few days later, Tom received another batch of signs from an anonymous neighbor offering free cookies with every listing tour. It turned out to be one big neighborhood joke that brought people together.

2. One day, a delivery driver knocked on Mr. Campone’s door and asked, ‘Do you know why my truck keeps pointing south when I drive past your building?’ Mr. Campone looked puzzled for a moment, then burst out laughing. 'Of course not!' he said, 'But if it helps, maybe you're driving too close to my sign.' The delivery driver nodded, adjusted his truck, and drove off with a smile. From that day on, everyone in the neighborhood joked that Tom's real estate had a magnetic pull.

3. One afternoon, a young realtor named Alex walked into Tom Campone’s office and exclaimed, 'Mr. Campone, I just found out our listing for 301 South Lake is haunted!' Tom raised an eyebrow and asked, ‘Really? And how do you know?’ Alex replied, ‘Well, sir, every night at midnight, the ghost of Mr. Jenkins appears in his old study.’ Tom smiled and said, ‘Interesting story, Alex. But remind me next time before you show potential buyers!’

4. One day, a sign appeared outside Tom Campone’s office reading, 'Buy here, or buy somewhere else—your choice!' Curious passersby started stopping by for advice. Soon enough, an old delivery driver popped in and asked, ‘Hey, Mr. Campone, I’ve been thinking… should I buy from you or look elsewhere?’ Tom smiled and replied, ‘Well, if you buy here today, I’ll throw in a free bottle of water!’ The man left, shaking his head but laughing, while everyone around realized that maybe Tom wasn’t selling real estate after all—he was just offering refreshing advice.